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LX59 ZVU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,998 mi
Last recorded45,998 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 ZVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,998 miles

Movement in both front strut top mounts.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 45,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Movement in both front strut top mounts.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 36,489 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 36,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 28,559 miles

Front A couple of chips to windscreen.

Front Both front top mounts have play in them.

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,513 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 20,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 10,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (advised to replace asap) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (advised to replace asap) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 10,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 10,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 10,084 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 9,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 7,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 4,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,714 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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LX59 ZVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX59 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX59 ZVU registered?

LX59 ZVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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